HYUNDAI TUCSON: NHTSA recall 26V400000 explained
This edition covers an instrument-panel display recall reported in official NHTSA records.
The official record describes a software-related issue that may affect the instrument-panel display. A display failure can prevent critical safety information from appearing, as stated in the recall notice. Only an official VIN lookup can confirm whether a particular vehicle has an open recall.
What the official recall record says
HYUNDAI: TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID
According to the official record, a software error may cause the instrument-panel display to fail. The notice identifies the potential loss of information such as speed and warning displays as the stated safety concern. The listed remedy is a software update that may be provided over the air or by a dealer. The official record does not specify which remedy path applies to a particular vehicle.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V400000
- Vehicles listed: HYUNDAI TUCSON (2026, 2025); HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID (2026, 2025); HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID (2026, 2025)
- Potentially affected: 96,310
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Report received: June 23, 2026
- Owner notification: July 17, 2026
- Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, “Controls and Displays.”
- Safety consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai’s customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
View the official NHTSA campaign record
What owners should do next
Owners can use the official NHTSA VIN lookup to check recall status for their vehicle and review the manufacturer’s notice for the remedy details.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
Sources used for this report.
References checked August 7, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V400000. Accessed August 7, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.